US Bridges

US50/US400 HWY over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Finney County, Kansas · .24MI E-US50&US83 · Structure no. 999905000280021

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,393
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50/US400 HWY over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US50/US400 HWY over Drainage Ditch in Finney County, Kansas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 72 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,393 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,393 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 166 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS50/US400 HWY
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.24MI E-US50&US83
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyFinney County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.96028, -100.835
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.6 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width166 ft (50.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,393 (2023)
Projected traffic7,393 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US50/US400 HWY over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is US50/US400 HWY over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does US50/US400 HWY over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 7,393 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US50/US400 HWY over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 166 ft wide.

Who owns US50/US400 HWY over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.